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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,348.17, 34,983.09 and 14,593.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,348.17, 34,983.09 and 14,593.47 is: 20,140.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,348.17 : 34,983.09 = 14,593.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,348.17/34,983.09 = 14,593.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,348.17x = 34,983.09 × 14,593.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,348.17x = 510,524,674.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,524,674.42/25,348.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,140.49

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